Red-breasted meadowlark
Leistes militaris
The red-breasted meadowlark (Leistes militaris) is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae.
About the Red-breasted meadowlark
The red-breasted meadowlark (Leistes militaris) is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It was formerly named red-breasted blackbird but is not closely related to the red-winged blackbird group.
Fun Facts About Red-breasted meadowlark
- It was formerly named red-breasted blackbird but is not closely related to the red-winged blackbird group.
Conservation Status
The Red-breasted meadowlark is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Icteridae |
| Genus | Leistes |
| Species | Leistes militaris |
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